PRECIS:
In this accusatory editorial, Jaffer and Wessler claim that the CIA abuses it's powers of secrecy and imply that the officials ought to do something in regards to that by noting examples of the CIA's misuse of power.
PERSONAL COMMENTARY:
The CIA is a distant thing for me. I never really stop to think about what's happening inside the CIA, I guess it's surprising to see a different side to the U.S.
PRECIS:
In this analytical editorial, Ruchir Sharma proves that China is, in fact, not the world's leading economy like many people believe and will not be for a few more years, by providing statistical evidence meaning that the world shouldn't worry about it.
PERSONAL COMMENTARY:
I for one thought China was the leading world power, there is much assuming and not much incentive to really find out what the actual truth is because it doesn't apply to us or at least we don't think so.
PRECIS:
In this colloquial editorial article, Thomas L. Friedman brings to light the significance of the market economy in society, by talking about its prominent aspects and it's moral issuesl.
PERSONAL COMMENTARY:
This article intrigued me. It really painted the market economy in a different light and pointed out some things Im hadn't though about before and had thought about before.
PRECIS: In this informative opinion editorial, Baker suggests that America should follow Germany and adopt work-sharing measures in order to decrease the unemployment rate by citing many statistics and the psychological downsides that derive from being unemployed.
COMMENTARY: This hits close to home. Being in a family were my father is currently going through unemployment definitely has been tough. Unemployment is a rampant issue in our nation and many are suffering from its downsides.
PRECIS:
In this passionate editorial article, Richard A. Clarke stresses that although Congress is not doing anything about the growing problem of cyber theft, President Obama's administration should make more of an effort to significantly negative impacts in America by inductive reasoning.
PERSONAL COMMENTARY:
The government's failure to notice leaks in the U.S. inevitably will cause the fall of America's prosperity and security. The internet is a gift and a curse and in order to reap its benefits America's government will have to come up with a better method of handling it.
PRECIS: In this scholarly editorial, Allen Frances justifies the inaccuracy of conclusions of the new edition of the DSM from the American Psychiatric Association by examining its history and presenting facts.
PERSONAL COMMENTARY:
I was already aware the DSM was under scrutiny and reading about anything to do with psychology is always of interest to me. Mental Health is a touchy subject and I believe the APA is doing the best it can.
PRECIS: In this informative article, Giridharadas discusses outsourcing's place in society as it continues to grow by discussing how India is an ultimate destination for people seeking employment, the growing need for people who speak different languages, and how the constant decline of the economy and the
Rise of unemployment has increased the need for outsourcing jobs.
PERSONAL COMMENTARY: Seeing as how a lot of the kids who excel in the school system happen to be Indian it doesn't really surprise me that India has great employment opportunities. It cannot be denied that the ability to speak different languages is coveted now more than ever.
#8
CITATION:Belluck, Pam. "American Obesity Rates Have Hit Plateau, C.D.C. Data Suggest - NYTimes.com." NY Times Advertisement. N.p., 13 Jan. 2012. Web. 3 May 2012. <http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/14/health/14obese.html>
PRECIS:In this saddening article, Belluck brings up the everpresent concern regarding the growing obesity rate in America. Facts about minority groups are presented and the overall rates in obesity over a period of ten years proves the fact that obesity rates have seen a dramatic increase with a shocking fifteen percent of Americans being overweight or obese.
PERSONAL COMMENTARY: The talk about how obesity is taking over America has been present for a very long time. It saddens me how many kids I see each suffering from being overweight, and sadly we as a society are learning to accept it as normal when the fact is that it is a problem.
PRECIS: In this to the point editorial, Douthat asserts that Obama needs to make Americans economically fear election of Romney by pointing out how Obama seems to divert America's attention to social issues, such as gay rights, whenever the economy comes up, and that though it sent the media into a frenzy, that on its own will likleu not earn him reelection.
COMMENTARY: The ugly side of politics is heightened during reelection. However messed up it is that our President is going against all the wrongs of the other party solely for the purpose of reeelection, if marriage rights are granted to the gay commungood out of it, then good is paradoxically coming from bad.
PRECIS: In this heart filled editorial, Huffington connects the current Greek crisis with the narrative of her own childhood in Greece and compares her father with Greece's detrimental actions that have led it to land where it is and her mother with Greece's devotion to the children that will eventually lead to democracy.
COMMENTARY: You hear quite a bit about the situation in Greece but this editorial has a unique perspective because of Huffington's personal history in Greece. It's truly upsetting to hear of parts of the world struggling to get by.
CITATION:
Jaffer, Jameel. Wessler, Nathan Freed. "The C.I.A.'s Misuse of Secrecy - NYTimes.com." NY Times Advertisement. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Apr. 2012. <http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/30/opinion/the-cias-misuse-of-secrecy.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss>.
PRECIS:
In this accusatory editorial, Jaffer and Wessler claim that the CIA abuses it's powers of secrecy and imply that the officials ought to do something in regards to that by noting examples of the CIA's misuse of power.
PERSONAL COMMENTARY:
The CIA is a distant thing for me. I never really stop to think about what's happening inside the CIA, I guess it's surprising to see a different side to the U.S.
#2
CITATION:
Sharma, Ruchir. "China Slows Down, and Grows Up - NYTimes.com." The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 May 2012. <http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/26/opinion/china-slows-down-and-grows-up.html?_r=1&ref=contributors>.
PRECIS:
In this analytical editorial, Ruchir Sharma proves that China is, in fact, not the world's leading economy like many people believe and will not be for a few more years, by providing statistical evidence meaning that the world shouldn't worry about it.
PERSONAL COMMENTARY:
I for one thought China was the leading world power, there is much assuming and not much incentive to really find out what the actual truth is because it doesn't apply to us or at least we don't think so.
#3
CITATION:
Friedman, Thomas L.. "This Column Is Not Sponsored by Anyone - NYTimes.com." The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 May 2012. <http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/13/opinion/sunday/friedman-this-column-is-not-sponsored-by-anyone.html?ref=opinion>.
PRECIS:
In this colloquial editorial article, Thomas L. Friedman brings to light the significance of the market economy in society, by talking about its prominent aspects and it's moral issuesl.
PERSONAL COMMENTARY:
This article intrigued me. It really painted the market economy in a different light and pointed out some things Im hadn't though about before and had thought about before.
#4
CITATION: Baker, Dean. "The Human Disaster of Unemployment - NYTimes.com." The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia. N.p., 12 May 2012. Web. 14 May 2012. <http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/13/opinion/sunday/the-human-disaster-of-unemployment.html?_r=1&ref=opinion>.
PRECIS: In this informative opinion editorial, Baker suggests that America should follow Germany and adopt work-sharing measures in order to decrease the unemployment rate by citing many statistics and the psychological downsides that derive from being unemployed.
COMMENTARY: This hits close to home. Being in a family were my father is currently going through unemployment definitely has been tough. Unemployment is a rampant issue in our nation and many are suffering from its downsides.
#5
CITATION:
Clarke , Richard A.. "How China Steals Our Secrets - NYTimes.com." The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 May 2012. <http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/03/opinion/how-china-steals-our-secrets.html?ref=contributors>.
PRECIS:
In this passionate editorial article, Richard A. Clarke stresses that although Congress is not doing anything about the growing problem of cyber theft, President Obama's administration should make more of an effort to significantly negative impacts in America by inductive reasoning.
PERSONAL COMMENTARY:
The government's failure to notice leaks in the U.S. inevitably will cause the fall of America's prosperity and security. The internet is a gift and a curse and in order to reap its benefits America's government will have to come up with a better method of handling it.
#6
CITATION:Frances , Allen . "Break Up the Psychiatric Monopoly - NYTimes.com." The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 May 2012. <http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/12/opinion/break-up-the-psychiatric-monopoly.html>.
PRECIS: In this scholarly editorial, Allen Frances justifies the inaccuracy of conclusions of the new edition of the DSM from the American Psychiatric Association by examining its history and presenting facts.
PERSONAL COMMENTARY:
I was already aware the DSM was under scrutiny and reading about anything to do with psychology is always of interest to me. Mental Health is a touchy subject and I believe the APA is doing the best it can.
#7
CITATION:Giridharadas, Anand. "Outsourcing Works, So India Is Exporting Jobs - NYTimes.com." NY Times Advertisement. N.p., 1 May 2012. Web. 3 May 2012. <http://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/25/business/worldbusiness/25outsource.html>.
PRECIS: In this informative article, Giridharadas discusses outsourcing's place in society as it continues to grow by discussing how India is an ultimate destination for people seeking employment, the growing need for people who speak different languages, and how the constant decline of the economy and the
Rise of unemployment has increased the need for outsourcing jobs.
PERSONAL COMMENTARY: Seeing as how a lot of the kids who excel in the school system happen to be Indian it doesn't really surprise me that India has great employment opportunities. It cannot be denied that the ability to speak different languages is coveted now more than ever.
#8
CITATION:Belluck, Pam. "American Obesity Rates Have Hit Plateau, C.D.C. Data Suggest - NYTimes.com." NY Times Advertisement. N.p., 13 Jan. 2012. Web. 3 May 2012. <http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/14/health/14obese.html>
PRECIS:In this saddening article, Belluck brings up the everpresent concern regarding the growing obesity rate in America. Facts about minority groups are presented and the overall rates in obesity over a period of ten years proves the fact that obesity rates have seen a dramatic increase with a shocking fifteen percent of Americans being overweight or obese.
PERSONAL COMMENTARY: The talk about how obesity is taking over America has been present for a very long time. It saddens me how many kids I see each suffering from being overweight, and sadly we as a society are learning to accept it as normal when the fact is that it is a problem.
#9
CITATION: Douthat , Ross. "The Liberalism of Fear - NYTimes.com." 2012 Election - Opinion - Campaign Stops Blog - NYTimes.com. N.p., 10 Apr. 2012. Web. 11 Apr. 2012. <http://campaignstops.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/04/10/the-liberalism-of-fear/?ref=opinion>.
PRECIS: In this to the point editorial, Douthat asserts that Obama needs to make Americans economically fear election of Romney by pointing out how Obama seems to divert America's attention to social issues, such as gay rights, whenever the economy comes up, and that though it sent the media into a frenzy, that on its own will likleu not earn him reelection.
COMMENTARY: The ugly side of politics is heightened during reelection. However messed up it is that our President is going against all the wrongs of the other party solely for the purpose of reeelection, if marriage rights are granted to the gay commungood out of it, then good is paradoxically coming from bad.
#10
CITATION: Huffington, Arianna. "Greek Tragedy - NYTimes.com." The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia. N.p., 12 May 2012. Web. 13 May 2012. <http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/13/opinion/sunday/greek-tragedy.html?ref=opinion#>.
PRECIS: In this heart filled editorial, Huffington connects the current Greek crisis with the narrative of her own childhood in Greece and compares her father with Greece's detrimental actions that have led it to land where it is and her mother with Greece's devotion to the children that will eventually lead to democracy.
COMMENTARY: You hear quite a bit about the situation in Greece but this editorial has a unique perspective because of Huffington's personal history in Greece. It's truly upsetting to hear of parts of the world struggling to get by.